Industry News
Drought burning Aussie winter crop production: ABARES
Drought continues to decrease Australia's crop production, with ABARES predicting a significant drop in winter crop production to 29.4 million tonnes. [ + ]
Solving the lettuce outbreak crisis in the US
Another unsolved E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce in the US has highlighted the need for better investigative tools. [ + ]
Wine industry steps closer to IP protection from copycats
A Bill has been introduced to parliament in order to help the Australian wine industry reduce the risk associated with fraud through IP label theft. [ + ]
Maxum Foods predicts surge in cheese capacity in Europe
A Global Dairy Commodity Update indicates an expansion in milk supply for December 2019, while increased cheese capacity in Europe could bolster supplies. [ + ]
Four Pillars Gin is the International Gin Producer of the Year
Four Pillars is the first Australian distillery to be awarded the 2019 International Gin Producer of the Year at the IWSC in London. [ + ]
Is lupin the next superfood?
Researchers are developing a way to turn lupin seed waste into treatment for high blood glucose, which could benefit people with Type 2 diabetes. [ + ]
Australasian Packaging & Innovation Awards taking entries
Entries are open for the 2020 Australasian Packaging & Innovation Awards, which recognise those who have contributed to the packaging industry. [ + ]
What's in a grain? New guidelines for flour mills
The Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre has plans to standardise whole grain guidelines and authenticate whole grain flour, to support flour millers. [ + ]
Huge growth forecast for Australian Halal food market
The State of the Global Islamic Economy Report revealed that there are many opportunities available for Australian food manufacturers in Islamic markets. [ + ]
Government approves FTAs with Peru, Hong Kong and Indonesia
The approval of free trade agreements with Peru, Hong Kong and Indonesia is expected to increase markets for wine trade in South East Asia and South America. [ + ]
China's Mengniu Dairy acquires Lion Dairy and Drinks
China's Mengniu Dairy has acquired Lion Dairy & Drinks for AU$600 million, prompting politicians to call for a senate inquiry. [ + ]
Aussie households underestimating their food waste
A report released by Fight Food Waste CRC revealed that Australians are motivated to waste less food, but greatly underestimate the quantity of food they waste. [ + ]
Australian Government supports dairy industry with $1.5m in grants
The Australian Government will allocate $1.51 million in grants to Australian Dairy Farmers and Dairy Australia to enable a more transparent dairy sector. [ + ]
Food and grocery manufacturing generates $7.8bn in SE Qld
An economic snapshot has revealed that the food and grocery manufacturing industry has generated $7.68 billion in South East Queensland over the last year. [ + ]
Meat processing site creates 650 jobs in Qld
Hilton Foods Australia will create 650 jobs at a meat processing and distribution facility in Queensland, providing fresh meat products to 450 Woolworths stores. [ + ]
